Make Your Mark - A Photography Podcast
By Denise Birdsong
This podcast answers the question: What’s missing from your work? Putting an end to that endless imposter feeling, revealing ways to be recognized as an accomplished photographer, and finally understanding what it takes to feel confident and rooted in your value as an artist.
I am Denise Birdsong, a portrait photographer and educator who is revolutionizing the way our industry creates art. It’s time to shake shit up, are you ready?
As a professional photographer, I've run an incredibly thriving wedding, boudoir and portrait photography studio and am an international educator. I love my work, I love my craft and am full of passion to serve other photographers on their journey into creating beautiful art. Nothing is better than giving someone the knowledge, tools and skills to love their work as well, to feel rooted in their value as an artist and have the ability to create art that is authentic and fills them with pride!
I am Denise Birdsong, a portrait photographer and educator who is revolutionizing the way our industry creates art. It’s time to shake shit up, are you ready?
As a professional photographer, I've run an incredibly thriving wedding, boudoir and portrait photography studio and am an international educator. I love my work, I love my craft and am full of passion to serve other photographers on their journey into creating beautiful art. Nothing is better than giving someone the knowledge, tools and skills to love their work as well, to feel rooted in their value as an artist and have the ability to create art that is authentic and fills them with pride!
Make Your Mark - A Photography PodcastNov 15, 2021
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01:43:31
Stripped Down Round Table Talk Part 2 - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #22
Today we are re-broadcasting our talk with Stripped Down students about their experiences with the Online and In-Person Stripped Down courses, as well as how Stripped Down has changed not only their business but their lives!
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#DeniseBirdsong Links:
Website: www.Dbirdsong.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/denisebirdsongphotographer/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/StrippedDownBoudoir
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#DeniseBirdsong Links:
Website: www.Dbirdsong.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/denisebirdsongphotographer/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/StrippedDownBoudoir
Nov 15, 202101:43:31
Stripped Down Round Table Talk - - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #21
Denise is back! Today we are re-broadcasting our talk with Missy Adams & Betsy McCue Gibson about their experiences with Stripped Down, as well as answering some questions!
Nov 08, 202101:30:05
Bootcamp Recap With Lacy! - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #20
Lacy takes over the podcast to recap the recent Powerful Posing Bootcamp!
Nov 01, 202110:50
No Episode This Week But....
Hey everyone! We are hard at work on the upcoming Powerful Posing Bootcamp so there wont be an episode this week. But come to our Facebook Group today and we will have a live preview of the Bootcamp!
#DeniseBirdsong Links:
Website: www.Dbirdsong.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/denisebirdsongphotographer/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/StrippedDownBoudoir
#DeniseBirdsong Links:
Website: www.Dbirdsong.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/denisebirdsongphotographer/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/StrippedDownBoudoir
Oct 25, 202101:32
Are Difficult Clients A Myth? - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #19
Many photographers I know have had difficulties and complained a bit about the stiff and awkward clients they seem to get. Is it possible to break through the obstacles and turn difficult clients into dream clients? And IF SO, HOW?
Oct 18, 202110:59
Photography and Autism - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #18
Today I want to share with you a really personal story about my son and how he has reinforced the importance of the methodology that I use and teach.
Oct 11, 202122:56
The Hand Secret Revealed - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #17
Today I want to talk to you about the thing no one ever talks to you about, it seems like such a small thing but it is HUGE and it will make a tremendous impact in your work
Oct 04, 202119:10
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #16 - Poses Have No Gender
This episode reveals the reason why photographers often use gendered language to describe emotive images. Body language spans gender and I’ll reveal how this gendered language evolved and how we can bust through limiting beliefs and start creating in abundance.
Sep 27, 202113:42
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #15 - How Prehistoric Cavemen Influence Photography Of Today!
Today I’m sharing all about the time I used posing techniques in a real life setting to get exactly what I wanted, and how pre language civilizations play a key role in how we see body language and power posing.
Sep 20, 202116:33
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #14 - Why you go BLANK when posing
Today we are going to be talking about high level posing skills. I want to tell you about the posing pivot that takes photographers from a few “go-to” poses to endless possibilities.
Sep 13, 202111:52
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #13 - Insecure Photographers Create Insecure Clients
If you are going to shoot past the competition, showing up to a session and winging it will just not cut it. My top 3 tips for preparing your client will get you a step closer to creating beautiful images and show them that you are the pro.
Sep 07, 202114:53
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #12 - Workshops Are Killing Your Authenticity
Today I will tell you how workshops can kill your authenticity, keeping you locked in your creative plateau, and keeping you from becoming the Industry Leader you are meant to be.
Aug 30, 202120:38
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #11 - Las Vegas Debrief Plus Some Big News
On today's episode, we are going to talk about the AMAZING time we had at the High Rollers Boudoir Event, & WPPI in Las Vegas last week. Plus we have a BIG announcement!
Aug 23, 202117:12
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #10 - Interview With Jai Long!
Denise returns this week, and we are honored to be speaking with Jai Long of Make Your Break Podcast, and Wedding Photography Summit.
Aug 16, 202135:18
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #9 - The Photographers Robot Resource
This week Lacy takes over the podcast and shows you how you can use Jarvis (formally known as Conversion AI), a copyrighting assistant that can help you grow your photography business.
Aug 09, 202154:56
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #8 - Getting In Front Of The Camera
I have a confession to make, one of my least favorite things I like about what I do is getting in front of the camera myself. But we can't let this fear get in our way from being our most authentic selves.
Lets talk about some recent experience I have had while traveling where I had to get in front of the camera myself, and conquer that fear!
Lets talk about some recent experience I have had while traveling where I had to get in front of the camera myself, and conquer that fear!
Aug 02, 202114:13
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #7 - Interview With Jenn Smith Of The High Rollers
Today we talk with the amazing Jenn Smith of The High Rollers about her upcoming Boudoir Live Event in Las Vegas!
Plus we have a HUGE announcement!!!
Plus we have a HUGE announcement!!!
Jul 19, 202142:05
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #6 - What makes images POWERFUL?
Come alone as I dissect powerful images for key takeaways so you can understand common themes that take images from “just a pretty picture”, to “holy wow”. Join us for this unmissable episode.
Jul 12, 202119:07
Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #5 - PSA: Posing Has Changed & Won’t Be The Same For Photographers
Today’s episode might just make you hate me as I spill the tea on all the model portfolio images being touted as a photographer's “best work”. Told you I was going to shake sh*t up!
Jul 05, 202113:10
Episode 4 -Imitation On The Road To Innovation: What A Rockstar Taught Me About Creating
On today's episode we are going to talk about that time I hung out with Trent Reznor of Nine inch nails and why Innovation over imitation is key in creativity.
Jun 28, 202116:35
Bonus Episode - Interview With Alyanna Marr
We have a special bonus episode for you this week! Today we chat with Alyanna Marr of BouDIY & GlamMarr Studios to talk about her amazing upcoming class "Nudescapes"
Jun 23, 202132:28
Episode 3 - The Magic Of Messaging With Lacy Morgan
Today we talk with my awesome business partner, executive producer, and friend Lacy Morgan about the importance of messaging.
Jun 21, 202137:08
Episode 2 - The Missing Piece
Description: Understanding why feelings of inadequacy follow us as artists. This week I show you one of the biggest aha moments of my career as a creative. Dive in with us and learn the secret the pros already know. I want to share more with you so follow me on IG @denisebirdsongphotographer
Jun 14, 202118:57
Episode 1 - A New Hope
Today’s episode reveals how an unexpected surprise took me from partying with Metallica in the heart of San Francisco bohemia to working my way up the corporate ladder while simultaneously losing all sense of purpose at least until I discovered something that would change EVERYTHING. I want to share more with you so follow me on IG @denisebirdsongphotographer
Jun 07, 202125:07